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# [The Difference Between Design Patterns and Design Principles](https://blog.savetchuk.com/the-difference-between-design-patterns-and-design-principles?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Design patterns and design principles are both important concepts in software engineering, but they refer to different things.

Apr 11, 2022 · 3 min read · blog.savetchuk.com  
Updated Mar 3, 2023  
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